20th Century Pottery
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Fine Compton Pottery figure of St George
Standing at 12" tall this is an imposing figure of St George from the Compton Pottery in Surrey c.1917
SN: 9489
SOLD
Peter Meanley jug from the Henry Sandon collection
From the renowned Irish potter Peter Meanley a uniquely designed saltglazed teapot or jug with a rich blue / grey glaze and monogram mark. From the Henry Sandon collection and bearing his label complete with photograph of Henry!
SN: 1/8383
£395
Ex Henry Sandon collection - a stylish saltglazed teapot and lid by Peter Meanley
The renowned Irish potter Peter Meanley created this beautiful salt-glazed teapot and lid (6 1/2" tall) for Henry Sandon and it comes complete with the Sandon collection label which bears Henry's picture!
SN: 1/8382
£340
Fine Wilkinson's General Louis Botha Toby jug c.1917
An excellent example of the General Louis Botha Toby jug designed by Carruthers Gould and produced by Wilkinson in Staffordshire c.1917. This is the rarest jug in the set as the least number were produced. In very good original and unrestored condition
SN: TE31
£3900
Wilkinson's Churchill Toby jug by Clarice Cliff c.1941
A very good example of the Wilkinson's Winston Churchill Toby jug designed by Clarice Cliff c.1941 - numbered 14 of I believe 1000. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8328
£1550
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SN: Instagram
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Large Compton arts and crafts plaque c.1925
Measuring 12 1/8th" x 7 3/8ths" this is a beautiful and impressive Compton pottery plaque in lovely original condition - probably from the nursery rhyme series "Mary Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow" c1925
SN: 1/7827
£690
Large Compton pottery arts and crafts figure of St George c1915
Standing at 11 1/2" tall a lovely and imposing Compton pottery figure of St George Please contact us for additional information and a condition report
SN: 1/7830
£1050
Pictures of your collections
Pictures of our collection on Instagram seem to be well received - now that we all have time on our hands why not take some pictures of your collection and send them to me for inclusion on the Discussion and|News section - I'm sure that we would all enjoy seeing them! My thanks to my good friend Milt for this great picture
SN: 0
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Bust of William Shakespeare - from the collection of the late actor Rodney Bewes
8 1/4" tall - a very well executed bust of William Shakespeare on a wooden base copied from the Garrick Club's original by Davenant - probably 20th century but perhaps earlier and from the collection of the late Rodney Bewes an actor best known for his role in the television comedy series The Likely Lads.
SN: 1/7812
£245
Original letter from Carruthers Gould to Wilkinsons dated 14th April 1917
Together with design drawings and comments a rare and fascinating original letter from Francis Carruthers Gould to Wilkinsons dated 1917 in which he discusses various design suggestions for the Toby jugs and confirms details for Botha and Beatty – particularly interesting discussion (and drawings) regarding the base for the Haig Toby – more under “Discussions and News” above.
SN: H/C/1
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Excellent set of 12 WW11 Allied leaders Toby jugs by Wilkinsons - strictly limited to 100 sets
Designed to complement the highly regarded set of WW1 Toby jugs by Wilkinson's, these twelve allied leaders Toby jugs are available* £300 each Please see the article in the "Discussions and news" section (press "About Us" above) for more information and my apologies for the "stable" background in the pictures!* These sets have largely sold out but I do have some single Toby's left
SN: WW11/7
£300
General John French Toby jug Staffordshire c.1917
A fine example of the General John French Toby jug designed by Carruthers Gould and produced by Wilkinson c.1917. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/7866
£690
Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery Toby jug - number 20 of 100
Number 20 of a limited edition of 100 depicting Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery from the set of 12 Toby jugs of the WW11 military and political leaders. I rarely sell new Toby jugs but I make an exception for this set as it complements the c. 1917 Wilkinson's Carruthers Gould WW1 set so well. Further details of these Toby jugs can be found in the Discussions and News section above.
SN: 1/6680
£260
A fine pair of Compton Pottery Archer bookends Compton, Surrey c.1930
In excellent original condition and standing at 7" tall this is probably the best pair of Compton Pottery Archer bookends that I have seen - richly coloured and beautifully moulded. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report
SN: 1/7530
£460
Mary Wondrausch OBE - slipware bell
A small slipware bell with pottery "striker" 3 3/4" tall - lovely chime and in excellent condition.
SN: 1/7346
£75
Fine slipware "Red Lion" platter 1973 - Mary Wondrausch OBE
A finely decorated slipware platter or bowl (11 3/4" wide and 2 1/8" deep) bearing the inscription "Red Lion" the underside inscribed with "MW 25-10-73" - in excellent original condition
SN: 1/7341
£390
Mary Wondrausch OBE - slipware candle holder c.1990
Standing at 5 1/8th" tall a lovely slipware candle holder decorated with birds - probably 1990's - in excellent original condition with Mary Wondrausch label to underside
SN: 1/7347 Reserved
£95
the American Toby Jug Museum
I was fortunate enough to visit the American Toby Jug Museum last year which is located in Evanston, Illinois to the North of Chicago – set up by Steve Mullins who has collected Toby and character jug’s for over 60 years the museum houses over 8000 pieces – the largest museum of its type in the world. See additional information under “Discussions and News” – press “About Us” on top bar.
SN: ATJM
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Peter Meanley Toby jug commission
Peter Stennett pictured collecting “his” toby jug made for him by the renowned Irish potter Peter Meanley – a fabulous Toby jug and I love the Harley shield! Please see the article in Discussions and News (press “About Us” on the top bar) for more. Contact me if you are interested in having a Toby jug of you created by Peter.
SN: PM1
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Nestegg Antiques specialises in 20th century pottery including Compton pottery, Wilkinson toby jugs, Brannan pottery and rare Royal Doulton pottery.